Overview
Health & Safety Assistant role at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. This post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, with some cross-site work to The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and other Trust sites when required.
The post holder will undertake respiratory protective equipment (RPE) face fit testing using Accufit and Portacount machines, in support of colleagues whose work requires protection from infection or chemical exposures. They will also perform administration duties supporting face fit testing, including entering information into ESR, and assisting Ward and Department Managers to arrange repeat fit testing appointments. The post holder will support the Hood Library, which provides loose-fitting RPE wearers, involving user training plus equipment inspection and maintenance. From time to time the role may involve working in Trust workplaces to support staff who wear RPE for biological and chemical protection, undertaking audit, inspection and monitoring activities.
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We are on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, guided by our core values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
For further details / informal visits contact: Antony McDowall, RPE Team Leader, antony.mcdowall@nhs.net, 01952 641222. Kathleen Titley, H&S Team Manager, 07841 807847.
Responsibilities
* Undertake respiratory protective equipment (RPE) face fit testing using Accufit and Portacount machines, in support of colleagues whose work requires protection from infection or chemical exposures.
* Carry out administration duties supporting face fit testing, including data entry into ESR and coordinating repeat fit testing appointments with Ward and Department Managers.
* Support the Hood Library, including user training and equipment inspection and maintenance for loose-fitting RPE wearers.
* Occasionally work in Trust workplaces to support staff who wear RPE for biological and chemical protection, undertaking audits, inspections and monitoring activities.
Qualifications
* Good standard of education including GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) with relevant experience undertaking practical tasks in accordance with written procedures.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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